Aggarwal Departmental Store

Aggarwal Departmental Store is located at the Main Bhogipura Choraha in Shah Ganj. We have a lot of space compared to some of the smaller shops. We even serve people over in Shahjahanpur because word gets around. Being at a crossroads like Bhogipura means we see a lot of different faces. We have all kinds of household goods, from big bags of rice to small bottles of hair oil. I try to keep a wide variety of things so people don't have to go to five different places. My family helps me out with the heavy lifting. We have been in Agra for a long time. The shop is usually humming with the sound of people talking and the traffic outside. I spend my day checking the expiry dates and making sure everything looks decent on the shelves. It’s not a polished corporate store; it’s a family-run place. Sometimes the crates of soda bottles are stacked up near the entrance and we have to move them out of the way. We get a lot of regulars who have been shopping with us for years. They tell us about their kids and their work. It’s nice to have that connection. We don't do any big advertising. We just open our doors and do the work. It’s a busy life, but it’s what we know. Shah Ganj is a good place to be, even when the roads are blocked. I enjoy the fast pace and the daily talk.